Kerala Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive At Kochi & Local

  Wedged between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West, the narrow strip of land known as Kerala is a destination of a lifetime .Arrival & Check in to hotel. Cover the local sightseeing of Cochin including visit to various islands of Cochin like Mattenchery Island - Mattancherry is primarily a trading city, famous for its thriving Gujarati settlement brought to the city in the 16th and 17th centuries by the spice trade.Fort Kochi ( Old Kochi )- Even a casual stroll through Fort Kochi located in the port city of Kochi in Kerala is enough to make you feel transported to another world and time. Since Fort Cochin was under the possession of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British at different points of time, the region still bear the influence of European architecture. Welingdon Island – Headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India, The island is named after Lord Willingdon, a British Viceroy to India etc. You will see Jewish Synagogue – At the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town lies the synagogue of the white Jews near Mattancherry palace. The synagogue is now a fascinating mixture of shops, warehouses and spice auction rooms, Dutch Palace & Museum – The Dutch palace at Mattancherry was actually built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in AD 1555. The main attractions of the palace lie in its wall murals that depict the scenes from the Ramayana. Chinese fishing nets – They are fixed land installations, which are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing, St. Francis Church – The oldest European church in India, St. Francis Church was built in the early 16th century. Today, it stands as the pride of Fort Cochin etc

  • Hotspots Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace
  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 2 : Kochi To Munnar (4 Hrs Drive)

  Wedged between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West, the narrow strip of land known as Kerala is a destination of a lifetime. Arrival at Cochin & Drive to Munnar. Arrival at Munnar & check in - Munnar meaning “three rivers” is located at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This quaint town is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above the sea level away from the heat and buzz of urban life. Evening free for the relaxation OR Eravikulam National Park The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Taluka and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. On the way to the park Elephant Ride can be enjoyed

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 3 : Munnar - Local Sightseeing

  Today cover the local sightseeing of Tea Gardens, Matupetty Dam/Lake - The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. Boating can be enjoyed here. Kundala Dam/Lake- Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction Top Station - 1700 Mts above sea level , this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodiakanal road. Top Station (a viewing point) also offers a panoramic view of neighbouring state of Tamil nadu. Also Echo Point on the way back can be enjoyed. Back to the hotel after sightseeing.

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady (3 Hrs Drive)

  Morning check out & depart to Thekkady. Arrival & check in to hotel - Discover the veritable essence of Kerala’s well kept wilderness secrets at Thekkady. The landscape here is dotted with tropical forests, exotic spice plantations, tea gardens and beautiful lakes. Evening visit Spice Gardens - The spice plantations of Thekkady are a huge draw for travelers from all over the world. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation & some time for spice shopping. In evening enjoy Kathakalli Show.

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 5 : Thekkady

  Today Half day Jeep Safari can be done & then visit to Periyaar wild life sanctuary - The Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady is one of the best tiger reserves in India. The place offers a wide array of avenues to quench your thirst for adventure and for enjoying safaris, tiger trails, plantation tours & Spice Garden. Kalaripayattu – Martial Art Show can be enjoyed in evening.

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 6 : Thekkady - Alleppey / Kumarakom / Kollam (5/4/7 Hrs Drive)

  Check out & move for the Elephant Ride & then proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Arrival & check in. Alleppey / Kumarakom comprises of a cluster of petite islands scattered across the emerald backwaters of Vembanad. Backwater cruises along these tranquil waters in a houseboat is a must-must have for any tourist visiting Kerala. Kollam (Quilon)- Between the eight cornered Lake and the Lakshadweep Sea, at the Southern extremity of a network of backwaters lies Kollam beach towards 63 kms of north of Trivandrum. Here one can enjoy Backwater Curises, Astamudi Backwater, etc

  • Meals & Drinks LUNCH-EVENING TEA -DINNER
• Day 7 : Alleppey / Kumarakom / Kollam Kovalam / Marari ( 6/3/2 Hrs Drive )

  Morning check out & depart for the Kovalam – Kovalam, rated as one of the most spectacular beach paradises in India, lures hordes of tourists from across the globe. Arrival & check in. Evening you can enjoy at famous beach at Kovalam / Marari.

  • Hotspots Kovalam
  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 8 : Trivandrum /Kovalam / Marari Local Sightseeing

  Full day free for the local sightseeing which covers Padmanabhswami Temple – Covering an area of about 2,400 sq. metres, the temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is believed to be around 260 years old, Chitra Art Galley - The Sri Chitra Art Gallery houses paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art., Napier Museam – Dating back to 1880, the Napier Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles, Zoo- The spacious zoological garden is set among the pleasant surroundings of woodlands and lakes, You can also have a look at the wide variety of the animals and birds that are housed here & etc.

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST
• Day 9 : Drop At Trivandrum / Kochi Airport

  Check out & transfer to Trivandrum/Cochin Rly. Stn./Airport to board the train/flight for further destination.

  • Meals & Drinks BREAKFAST

Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transfers

Price & Rates

KERALA 8 NIGHT

Package Start From

• Kochi, Kerala, India, Asia

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